Dr. Ying Sun

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ying Sun is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, specializing in geospatial sciences. His research focuses on understanding fundamental processes that govern interactions between agroecosystems and climate across various scales. His work utilizes geospatial analysis, big data synthesis, remote sensing, and innovative modeling techniques to quantify the spatial-temporal dynamics of photosynthesis in response to climate change and stressors. He is particularly interested in using Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence (SIF) for land surface modeling and estimating crop yields. Sun has published extensively, contributing to significant advancements in the understanding of photosynthetic processes and ecosystem dynamics.

Research Interests

Courses

Engineering Plant Sensors Master of Professional Studies Program Project

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture